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Sony A450 vs Sony T90

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A450 vs Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close but the A450 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was launched 11 months later than the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A450 grades vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony T90

 A450 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A450

 T90 A450 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony T90

 A450 T90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A450 has outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 vs the T90.

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and T90 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and T90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A450 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A450 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A450 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony T90
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
60
good battery life (1,050 shots)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony T90
9
lack of video recording
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sony A450 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,241 $259